3M™ Heat Shrink Tubing BBI

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Suitable for copper or aluminum bus bars, metal-enclosed bus bars, metal-clad switchgear and substation switchgear
Made of red cross-linked polyolefin
Withstands temperatures of -67 to 230 degrees F (-55 to 110 degrees C)
Flame-retardant

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For industrial/occupational use only. Not for consumer sale or use.

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Specifications

Attribute Name	Value
Brand	3M™
Color Family	Multi-color
Expanded Wall Thickness	0.043 in, 0.046 in, 0.048 in, 0.049 in, 0.054 in, 0.059 in
Flame Retardant	Yes
Heat Shrink Type	Heavy-Duty Heat Shrink Tubing
Inner Diameter After Shrink (Imperial)	0.043 in, 0.054 in, 0.128 in, 1.024 in, 10.29 in, 15.43 in, 3.28 in, 4.53 in, 5.43 in, 6.669 in, 7.571 in, 8.28 in
Inner Diameter After Shrink (Metric)	115 mm, 137.9 mm, 169.4 mm, 192.3 mm, 2.04 mm, 210 mm, 26 mm, 26.137 cm², 261.4 mm, 3.23 mm, 3.78 mm, 39.18 cm², 8.331 cm²
Inner Diameter Before Shrink (Imperial)	0.114 in, 0.127 in, 10.28 in, 10.858 in, 12.858 in, 13 in, 16.43 in, 2.362 in, 24.14 in, 3.78 in, 5.57 in, 8.86 in
Inner Diameter Before Shrink (Metric)	14.148 cm², 225 mm, 261 mm, 275.8 mm, 326.6 mm, 330 mm, 41.732 cm², 417.3 mm, 5.3 mm, 60 mm, 61.32 cm², 8.83 mm, 96 mm
Manufacturing Origin	USA
Material	Cross-linked Polyolefin, Polyolefin
Maximum Operating Temperature (Celsius)	110 Degree Celsius
Maximum Operating Temperature (Fahrenheit)	230 Degree Fahrenheit
Maximum Recovered Tubing I. D.	1.01 in, 1.67 in, 2.04 in, 2.33 in, 2.55 in, 3.18 in, 3.78 in, 4.53 in
Minimum Expanded Tubing I. D.	10.28 in, 2.38 in, 4.35 in, 5.3 in, 5.9 in, 6.78 in, 8.25 in, 8.83 in
Model	Heat-shrink
Operating Temperature (Celsius)	-55 °C to 110 °C
Operating Temperature Range (Celsius)	-55 °C to 110 °C
Operating Temperature Range (Fahrenheit)	-67 °F to 230 °F
Outside Diameter (Bar Circumference)	10.29 - 16.43 inch, 12.29 - 19.23 inch, 15.43 - 24.14 inch, 3.28 - 5.57 inch, 5.43 - 8.86 inch, 6.67 - 10.86 inch, 7.57 - 12.86 inch, 8.28 - 13.00 inch
Overall Length (Imperial)	20 ft, 50 ft
Overall Length (Metric)	15.2 m, 15.24 m, 6.1 m
Product Color	Orange, Red
Product Type	Bus Bar Tubing
Recovered Wall Thickness	0.113 in, 0.114 in, 0.117 in, 0.127 in, 0.128 in, 0.13 in, 0.138 in
Rectangular Size	(1-1/2 x 1/4) to (2-1/2 x 1/2) Inch (5 kV, 8 kV, 15 kV, 25 kV), (2-1/2 x 3/8) to (4 x 3/4) Inch (for 5 kV, 8 kV, 15 kV, 25 kV), (3 x 5/8) to (5 x 3/4) Inch (for 5 kV, 8 kV, 15 kV, 25 kV), (3-1/2 x 1/2) to (6 x 3/4) Inch (for 5 kV, 8 kV, 15 kV, 25 kV), (4 x 1/4) to (4 x 3/4) Inch (for 35 kV), (4 x 1/4) to (6 x 3/4) Inch (for 5 kV, 8 kV, 15 kV, 25 kV), (5 x 1/4) to (5 x 3/4) Inch (for 35 kV), (5 x 1/4) to (8 x 3/8) Inch (for 5 kV, 8 kV, 15 kV, 25 kV), (6 x 1/4) to (6 x 3/4) Inch (for 35 kV), (6 x 1/4) to (9 x 3/4) Inch (for 5 kV, 8 kV, 15 kV, 25 kV), (8 X 1/4) to (10 x 3/4) Inch (for 5 kV, 8 kV, 15 kV, 25 kV), (8 x 1/4) to (8 x 3/4) Inch (for 35 kV)
Relaxed Tube Length (Metric)	6.1 m
Round Size (Diameter)	15 kV), 4 - 4-7/8 Inch (for 35 kV), 4 to 4-7/8 Inch (for 25 kV), 4 to 6-1/8 Inch ( for 5 kV, 5 to 5-1/4 Inch (for 35 kV), 5 to 6-1/4 Inch (for 25 kV), 5 to 7-5/8 Inch (for 5 kV, 8 kV, See Sizing Chart on Data Sheet
Shape	Rectangular, Round, See Sizing Chart on Data Sheet, Square
Shrink Ratio	1.5 : 1, 2:1, 3:1, Variable
Solution	constructionbus
Splice Type	Heat Shrink
Square Size	(1 x 1) to (1-1/2 x 1-1/2) Inch (for 5 kV, 8 kV, 15 kV), (2 x 2) to (2-1/2 x 2 1/2) Inch (for 5 kV, 8 kV, 15 kV), (2-1/2 x 2-1/2) Inch (for 25 kV), (2-1/2 x 2-1/2) to (3 x 3) Inch (for 5 kV, 8 kV, 15 kV), (3 x 3) Inch (for 25 kV), (3 x 3) to (4 x 4) Inch (for 5 kV, 8 kV, 15 kV), (3-1/2 x 3-1/2) to (4 x 4) Inch (for 25 kV), (3-1/2 x 3-1/2) to (5 x 5) Inch (for 5 kV, 8 kV, 15 kV), (5 x 5) Inch (for 25 kV), (5 x 5) to (6 x 6) Inch (for 5 kV, 8 kV, 15 kV), 10.29 - 16.43 inch OD (for 35 kV), 12.29 - 19.23 inch OD (for 35 kV), 15.43 - 16.86 inch OD (for 35 kV), 2 x 2 Inch (for 5 kV, 8 kV, 15 kV), 3.28 - 5.57 inch O.D. (for 25kV), 5.43 - 8.86 inch OD (for 25 kV), 6.67 - 10.86 inch OD (for 25 kV), 7.57 - 12.86 inch OD (for 25 kV), 8.28 - 13.00 inch OD (for 35 kV)
Units per Case	1
Voltage	15 kV, 25 kV, 35 kV, 5 kV, 8 kV

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Suitable for copper or aluminum bus bars, metal-enclosed bus bars, metal-clad switchgear and substation switchgear
Made of red cross-linked polyolefin
Withstands temperatures of -67 to 230 degrees F (-55 to 110 degrees C)
Flame-retardant
ASTM, IEC, ANSI, IEEE Approved and RoHS 2011/65/EU Compliant

3M™ Bus Bar Heat Shrink Tubing BBI is a flame retardant tubing that provides reliable protection and insulation for 5 to 35 kV rated applications. The cross linked polyolefin construction is split and solvent resistant while offering good tracking resistance. It offers a tight fit for rectangular, square or round bus bars.

Resources

Brochures

Heat Shrink CI Brochure (PDF, 916.8KB)

Catalogs

3M™ Heat Shrink, 2013 Electrical Products Catalog (PDF, 7.8MB)

Data Sheets

Heat Shrinkable Tubing for Bus Bar BBI-A Series (PDF, 123.9KB)

Instructions

BBI-A Heat Shrinkable Tubing For Bus Bar (PDF, 276.7KB)

Product Selection Guides

Regulatory Material

EMD Shelf Life Statement (PDF, 90.3KB)

Safety Data Sheets

For industrial/occupational use only. Not for consumer sale or use.

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